It's a where- were- you moment in Australian history. On September 26th, 1983 in Newport, Rhode Island, Australia 2 won the oldest trophy in world sport, the America's Cup. Those responsible for the triumph, celebrating 40 years since one of the nation's most iconic moments.
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